A thread lift procedure is a shorter procedure type that focuses on targeting the signs of aging on the lower face and involves subcutaneous placement of PDO threads which are pulled to achieve the desired skin lift effect.
Although it can address eyebrow sagging and cheek sagging, thread lift often focuses its attention on midface, jowl, and neck-lifting.
PDO Thread Lift Working
The PDO Thread Lift is a treatment to tightens skin tissue, using threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO). Once introduced, the threads produce three effects in the skin:
· Instant Skin Lifting
· Cellular Renewal
· Skin Tightening
The threads will disintegrate and be absorbed into the body after about six months. Still, the effects will continue to last for another 3–6 months due to cellular rejuvenation and fat tissue contraction.
PDO thread lifting gives you natural-looking results without the invasive nature of a facelift. The procedure can be used all over the body, including the face, cheeks, brow, neck, or areas like knees and belly.
When combined with an injectable treatment such as Botox or Dermal Fillers, you can have a total skin transformation that will take years off of the appearance of skin.
· It gives you natural-looking results
· It can be used in many areas
· It’s quick and convenient
· It’s comfortable
· It’s easier than surgery
· Minimal downtime
Areas Treated
PDO thread lifting gives you natural-looking results without the invasive nature of a surgical lift. The procedure can be used all over the body, including the face, cheeks, brow, neck, or areas like knees, stomach, and arms.
The PDO thread lift is very versatile, allowing practically all areas of the face to be treated, including the:
· Undereye area
· Eyebrows
· Crow’s feet (wrinkles around eyes)
· Cheeks
· Nasolabial folds
· Naso jugal folds
· Wrinkles around mouth
· Jawline
· Jowls
· Neck
PDO Is Right For
· Anyone with sagging or drooping skin
· Someone who wants the benefits of a facelift, without the surgery and hassle
· Anyone who wants to tighten, tone, or revitalize their skin
· Anyone who wishes they had a more youthful appearance.
Patient with above category are a great candidate for a PDO Thread Lift if you have sagging or drooping skin on face, including your neck, chin, around your mouth, in the cheeks, on your brow, or around your eyes.
PDO Thread Lifts is an excellent option for anyone who wants to achieve a more youthful appearance through tighter skin and wrinkle reduction.
Patients who have drooping or excess tissue may be candidates for a soft tissue lift, where the more delicate tissue of the chin and lower face is lifted with targeted PDO Threads.
Ideal candidates will still have some degree of skin elasticity. It is essential to have realistic expectations for the outcome of a non-surgical cosmetic procedure.
If you are not interested in or ready for a facelift, a PDO Thread Lift is a convenient and effective way to rejuvenate your skin and reverse the signs of aging in your face and neck.
A PDO Thread lift can also help those who would like to tighten skin on their bodies, such as their knees, stomach, or arms. We can help you achieve your desired results thanks to PDO Thread Lift.
Patients who are non-smokers and dedicated to maintaining a stable weight will see the best results with a PDO thread lift.
Recovery Time
A PDO thread lift is convenient and minimally invasive. There may be some slight post-procedure bruising and swelling, which can be treated with ice and acetaminophen. Some patients report a feeling of mild tightness that lasts for approximately two weeks post-procedure. Many patients choose to return to normal activities the day after their procedure.
For the quickest and most comfortable recovery, try to keep exaggerated or prolonged facial movements to a minimum. Also, avoid exercise or any activity that can put a strain on your body for three days following your lift. Sleeping on your back avoids pressure on the face that might cause misalignment of threads.
There is a noticeable effect within the first week. As your body produces more collagen in response to the threads, you will notice more volume and lift in the areas affected by the threads. As time goes on, your results will continue to improve as the skin and supporting structures adjust to their new positions.
Your body will dissolve your PDO threads within four to six months and left your skin tightened, lifted, and volumized. Results can last up to three years, and results can be extended with subsequent treatments.
Schedule your regeneration consultation today and meet with your personal medical rejuvenation team. We look forward to helping you turn back the clock and see a face in the mirror that makes you smile.
Is It Safe And Permanent?
A PDO Thread lift should be performed by a certified medical professional. It is a safe and effective.
procedure that has minimal healing time. Patients can experience bruising and swelling post-procedure, but these symptoms can be treated with ice and acetaminophen and will subside within days of the treatment. In the extremely rare case that a thread moves post-procedure, it can be easily and safely removed in our office.
Thread lift results can last for up to three years. Patients who wish to continue the long-term improvement can receive another PDO Thread lift at this point to extend and boost their results.
The threads used are naturally dissolved within the body and are expelled within six months of the procedure.
